2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN08 UGT
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 130,963 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FN08 UGT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 130,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 UGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FN08 UGT) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
FN08 UGT Mileage History
- 22/03/201129,055 mi
- 18/04/201237,869 mi+8,814 mi
- 18/03/201343,713 mi+5,844 mi
- 29/10/201455,361 mi+11,648 mi
- 29/10/201455,363 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/201561,762 mi+6,399 mi
- 13/10/201561,762 mi
- 01/09/201666,150 mi+4,388 mi
- 01/09/201666,152 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/201770,123 mi+3,971 mi
- 01/08/201873,720 mi+3,597 mi
- 01/08/201873,720 mi
- 13/08/201983,472 mi+9,752 mi
- 25/02/202198,834 mi+15,362 mi
- 25/02/202198,834 mi
- 23/02/2022105,316 mi+6,482 mi
- 23/02/2022105,320 mi+4 mi
- 07/02/2023109,532 mi+4,212 mi
- 08/02/2023109,547 mi+15 mi
- 06/03/2024113,522 mi+3,975 mi
- 08/03/2024113,526 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2025118,944 mi+5,418 mi
- 14/02/2025118,947 mi+3 mi
- 09/03/2026130,946 mi+11,999 mi
- 10/03/2026130,963 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,808 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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